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I'll be checkin this out if you don't mind. Very interesting project.
Why can't you use some of the other parts and just build onto them?

I'm in! Israeli M3D (120mm mortar), 1/100 scale

I´m going to begin to paint the tank.
I used hair spray to give some wear effect. First I gave a prime, when it was dry I painted with red brown. After it was dry I applyed the hair spray,

Then I had painted it with the desrt yellow (It must be acrylic) and with a brush with water I gace the effect. Here you can see how it gets,

Cents update:

I did the same with the others parts of the tank,

Update:

My Cent is almost done. Just need to add the pioneer tools and I think it will be finished. Constructive criticism welcome - so that I can correct/tweak it before uploading photos to the gallery.

This is my first IDF AFV and it certainly won't be the last.

Cheers

Matthew

Here you can see the tank finished,

Daniel that's some superb work !!!
you should be proud !! Congrats !!

My update;







Still some work to be done here...

Daniel, what an extra disposition!

I'm eager to want to know the secret. Show us, please.

Regards,
K.

Hi Mr K,

This is how I prepared the base to put the tank in taht position,

Hmmmm.........no boats. I've seen a aircraft and armor but nothing yet for the water. Israel does have a navy.

I have an ICM Spitfire I want to do for this but after just reading up on the Israeli Navy's Dolphin Submarine, I think I can pull one off.

I've found the Dolphin-2 is like an improved version of the U-214 class. I just purchased a Revell U-214 and will try to convert it to a Dolphin-2. The Dolphin-2 is about 9 meters longer than the 214, uses the same type of conning tower but has less decking between it and the bow and more between it and the stern. Also the tail planes are in an 'X' configuration like a U-212 type as opposed the the '+' type for the 214.

Hi guys,

I see this is a great campaign, with many great builds.

I've proudly enlinsted few weeks ago, but didn't started yet.

I'm not expert about IDF: I like to built an US M48A3 Patton, but I would like to understand which modification I've to do to match with IDF M48...

Maybe you experts can give some suggestions...

Thanks
Giovanni

The re-released Revell M48 kit (often labled 'Love Bug') makes a good basic first generation 'Magach' (the IDF name for the M48). It can represent a 6-Day war variant.

Patton Mania is a good place to start with some basic info on IDF M48s. They have kit reviews for making Magachs.

Also, here is a link to the MaGach reference page for the IDF Armour Group.

Dear Michael,




Thanks very much for your kind info: I'll check the links provided and I'll try to learn about this tank !

Thanks for your kind support !
Cheers

Giovanni

Well I never thought I would get to start on this one but I did, took the start photo a while ago

And this is how far i have gotten

Hopefully more soon

After a long time I make some advances

Finally.......


Tracks are done 107 each side.
I have started the waethering on the wheels and running gear with some earth coloured textured paint. I will add pigments and then add the wheels.




Cheers Pete

Between this and the BOB campaign I have managed to get the lower hull done.



Pete

Im to the point where I am ready for primer and Paint

Also found some extra gear to add to this baby

Here’s my Flames of War 1/100 scale Israeli M3D (120mm mortar) assembled, primed, and ready for paint.

M3D basic paint done: Tamiya Deck Tan (XF-55) with Tamiya German Grey (XF-63) tires, tracks, jerry cans, and Tamiya Khaki Drab (XF-51) mortar round cases. The markings are from the Flames of War Israeli decals set (AIS941).

With a wash of Grumbacher Raw Umber artist’s oil, the M3D mortar carrier is close to finished.

The effect seems a little heavy in the close up picture of the 2½ inch long model, but it looks more convincing from normal viewing distances. The mounted mortar seems a little out of scale too, but once I paint up the crew and get them aboard things should look a little better.